842 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 - Photo 1

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$240,300

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
992 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

NOW offering FHA, VA, and MSHDA Location, charm, and convenience-842 California NW has it all! This super cute 3-bed, 1-bath ranch sits just steps from downtown Grand Rapids and some of the best local spots like Lantern Coffee Bar and Morning Ritual. A stone's throw from John Ball Zoo and close to GVSU, this home is perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone looking to live in the heart of the action. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting living space with updated flooring, a functional layout, and plenty of natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and room to entertain, while the three spacious bedrooms provide comfortable living for roommates, by yourself, or a work-from-home setup. The full basement offers great storage potential-or room to finish for even more living space-and the backyard is perfect for pets, gardening, or hosting friends. A private driveway adds off-street parking convenience.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 842 California St NW

General

Sold For: $240,300
Taxes: $1,740
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 25046253
Added to Site: 131 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Location

Area: Grand Rapids - G
County: Kent
Cross Streets: Fulton and Indiana

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Aluminum Siding
Basement: Yes
Roof: Shingle
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 992
Living Area: 992 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1948

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,663
Zoning: Residential imp

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $1,740
Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: E 3.9 FT OF LOT 20 & W 38 FT OF LOT 21* MARTIN S CALIFORNIA STREET PLAT
Property ID: 41-13-26-280-019

Listed by Bellabay Realty (North), Dana L Olthouse
Sold by West Edge Real Estate LLC, Kelly Thomas

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Schools

Schools serving 842 California St NW

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Sibley School 943 Sibley Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	PK-5	0.2 mi
Westwood Middle School 1525 Mount Mercy Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	6-8	1.1 mi
Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI 1800 Tremont Boulevard Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	9-12	1.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 842 California St NW

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/17/2025

Sold

$240,300

4.48%

MLS

9/09/2025

Listed

$230,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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842 California St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504